You’re not gonna have fun if you analyze everything." With season three's record so far, it was almost inevitable that Rick and Morty's finale might suffer an anti-climax. It has been an incredibly dark, consistently sarcastic and self-aware season with a number of very notable moments that will not be forgotten quickly. The finale may not be up to the standard of the season premiere, Pickle Rick or Ricklantis Mixup, but it is not hindered when it comes to the comedy and heart. First and foremost, the characters are always addressed, and that is the key point in this finale. We've experienced a lot with these characters, and we've seen them progress from hilarious caricatures, to meaningful people with multi-dimensional personalities. This finale wonderfully addresses how Rick's long-winded machinations can sometimes backfire on him. In the premiere, he revealed his intention to ostracise Jerry from the family, but in the end, it's Rick's lack of mutual perspective that brings them back together again.
The episode starts with a request from the President of the United States to rid the White House basement of a nuisance creature. Realising their almost totally-obedient situation, Rick and Morty decide that they will pretend to continue the job, but actually return home to play virtual minecraft. This spirals out of control when the President, who has kept them under supervision, accuses them of dereliction of duty. The whole scenario is brilliant realised, and allows for a rapid succession of jokes both against the President and Rick. I particularly enjoyed Rick's subtle joke passed on by the Gargantuan species. It's amazing that this show can still produce very funny material from previously established storylines. As the mayhem of the White House invasion unfolds, the main storylines continues as Beth starts to have reservations following her adventure with her father last week. She is juggling perplexingly with the thought that she might be a clone and her real self is adventuring far and wide. Whilst the episode doesn't explicitly answer that question - leaving a gap open for a future reveal perhaps - it does ironically lead Beth back to Jerry as she relives her past emotions when they first met. So, inadvertently, Rick actually gives Beth the motivation to go back to her husband. It's interesting to point out also that Morty and Summer are quick to support their parents in protecting their reunion - regardless of whether Rick can find them or not. This addresses early on in the season as both kids suffered greatly in the wake of the separation of their parents. I like how the in-characters address the new situation in which they have returned to their 'Season One' selves. Rick may have attempted to separate the family because he feels Jerry interfere's too much in his voracious adventures. Even though Rick sometimes offers him respite, as in the Whirly Dirly Conspiracy, it still transpires that Rick and Jerry are both at each other's throats. This new setup may just be an old picture, but I imagine the tensions are going to be higher than ever, especially now that external forces could be attempting to attack their already complicated lives. The aftermath of episode seven certainly points to a darker future in which they could be in jeopardy from their own parallel personae. This season promised a lot, and delivered a lot more. As the fourth season wait begins for what could possibly be the longest hiatus yet, as Mr. Poopybutthole mentions, we look back at the open storylines that could be making a return appearance. Evil Morty is definitely top of the anticipation list as his takeover at the Citadel means everything in this Rick and Morty Universe. But there are also other small references , such as Tammy's resurrection of Birdperson as Phoenixperson; Jerry's possible hidden agenda; whether Beth is a clone or not and so on. Questions that may purposely be misleading, but connected to possible future concepts nonetheless. As always with shows like this, it's a matter of being patient and giving the writers enough time to create intelligent work. The finale may suffer by allowing the action to take a back seat to emotion, but this is still top quality television with extra sass. 8.5/10 Season Overall: 8.5/10
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